ABOUT ASIA-PACIFIC DIGITAL INNOVATION EXPO - KUALA LUMPUR

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The Asia-Pacific Digital Innovation Expo will unleash the future of digital innovation!

Taking a journey with the Asia Digital Innovation Expo (ADIE), where gathering CxO

from well-known corporations across the Asia-Pacific region!

Kuala Lumpur, the vibrant capital of Malaysia, is experiencing a digital innovation

transformation. From smart infrastructure to digital management, the city is improving

quality of life, increasing efficiency and sustainability through technology. With its startup

ecosystem and supportive environmental regulation, ADIE will become the most iconic

event, bringing corporation innovators and industry leaders to pave the way for digital

business in Malaysia.

ADIE redefines the vision of its organizer, Dot Connector, with the idea of \"Connecting

the Dots\". Don't miss the chance to be the forefront of the digital revolution - ADIE is

where innovation meets opportunity!

SPEAKERS

Guest attendance will be

confirmed based on actual presence

Founder of ADIE

CEO of Dot Connector Chief Digital Officer

SD Guthrie

Non-Executive Director of PETRONAS

Co-Chairman of ADIE

Chief Innovation Officer

Sunway Group

Business Head -Babyshop(South East Asia)

Landmark Group

Founder and Transformation Consultant

Sensei Consulting Solution PLT

CTO

Charles & Keith

vp of Brand and Strategy

Loob Holding

Ryan Yang Aditya Tuli Carol Wee

Mark Rozario Matthijs van Leeuwen

Sachin Suresh

Han Neng Wong

Vighnes Kanagaraj

Head of Division

Responsive Technology and Services

CyberSecurity Malaysia

Ts. Mohd Zabri Adil Bin Talib

Ts. Mahadhir Aziz

Former CEO

MDEC

Executive Director & CSO

Solarvest

Leon Chee Ing Liew

Head of IT and Operations

FIS Group

Hj. Mohd Rezal bin Hj

CEO of iStoreAI & Partner of JCP Partner

Joshua Xiang

Rajeshwari Kanesin

the Regional Head of APAC

ApoQlar Medical

Head of Customer Ecosystem

Payment & Big Data

PLUS Bhd

Peter Lee

20-Year Banking Veteran and Industry

Leong Weng Choong

CISO &CPO

Panasonic APAC

Justin Ong

CISO

MyCIO Services

Dr. Peter Leong

Head of International Business Development (APJ-China)

Amazon Web Services

Angela Chung

AGENDA

Welcome speech by the organizers, introducing the theme and main agenda of the expo.

— Ryan Yang，Founder of ADIE & CEO of Dot Connector

— Mark Rozario，Petronas Gas Berhad，Non Executive Director,Co-chairman of ADIE Malaysia

— Aditya Tuli，SD Guthrie，Chief Digital Officer

08:30-09:30

Registration and Welcome Refreshments

Day 1

09:30-09:40

Opening Remarks

— Joshua Xiang , CEO of iStoreAI & Partner of JCP Partner

— Angela Chung, Amazon Web Services, Head of International Business Development (APJ-China)

— Sachin Suresh，Landmark Group，Business Head -Babyshop(South East Asia)

09:40-10:10

Keynote: Beyond Status Quo: SD Guthrie's journey on transformation

10:10-10:40

Keynote：China's Digital Innovations and Their Applicability to Southeast Asia

10:40-11:00

Keynote：Accelerate Your Innovation Globally with AWS

11:00-11:15

Coffee Break

11:15-11:45

Keynote：Navigating Generational Shifts to Drive Digital Innovation

— Rajeshwari Kanesin，ApoQlar Medical，the Regional Head of APAC

11:45-12:05

Keynote：The Role of Holomedicine in Enhancing Collaborative Care:

Driving Sustainable Practices in Healthcare Systems

12:05-12:45

Panel：AI-Driven Cybersecurity: Strategic Leadership in the Age of Digital Transformation

1.As a C-level executive, how do you envision the role of AI in reshaping your organization's cybersecurity strategy?

2.With increasing cyber threats, how do you balance the need for innovation with the need for robust security measures in your

organization?

3.How can you ensure your organization’s leadership is equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions about AI and

cybersecurity?

4.What role does AI play in enhancing your organization’s resilience against cyberattacks, and how do you communicate this to your

board?

— Zabri Adil Bin Talib，CyberSecurity Malaysia，Head of Division Responsive Technology and Services

— Dr. Peter Leong，MyCIO Services ，CISO

— Peter Lee，PLUS Malaysia，Head of Customer Ecosystem, Payment & Big Data

— Ts. Mahadhir Aziz，MDEC，Former CEO

— Leong Weng Choong，20-Year Banking Veteran and Industry

AGENDA

12:45-14:00

Lunch and Networking

— Matthijs van Leeuwen，Sunway，Chief Innovation Officer

15:30-15:50

Coffee Break

14:00-14:30

Keynote ：Investing in Tomorrow: Navigating Corporate Innovation to Build

Sustainable Cities

Keynote : Transforming Luxury Retail with AI and Big Data

1.What are the major challenges facing digital transformation in Southeast Asia, and how can organizations effectively overcome them?

2.Can you share best practices or case studies that illustrate successful digital transformation in the region?

3.How can organizations build a digital culture and cultivate talented individuals to lead digital initiatives?

— Vighnes Kanagaraj,Sensei Consulting Solution PLT,Founder and Transformation Consultant

— Carol Wee，Loob Holding，VP of Brand and Strategy

— Leon Chee Ing Liew, Solarvest, Executive Director

16:05-17:00

Panel：Digital Transformation in Southeast Asia – Challenges and Opportunities

17:00-19:00

Cocktail Reception

— Justin Ong，Panasonic APAC，CISO & CPO

— Han Neng Wong，Charles & Keith，CTO

14:30-15:00

Keynote ：Agile IT Strategizing for Business Growth

15:50-16:05

Keynote : Digital Transformation：Resistants and Opportunities

— Hj. Mohd Rezal bin Hj. Zakaria，FIS Group，Head of IT and Operations

15:00-15:30

Ryan Yang

Founder of ADIE CEO of Dot Connector

With over a decade of experience in corporate strategic consulting and digital

transformation, Dot Connector (Shanghai Hua'ang Business Consulting Co., Ltd.)

was founded in 2011. Dedicated to facilitating the digitalization transition for traditional enterprises in the digital age, the company boasts an Enterprise Digital

Transformation Research Institute & Academy. Its conference & training department has successfully organized nearly 200 professional summits and training

sessions, primarily targeting corporate executives such as CIOs, CMOs, CFOs. Additionally, the company has hosted numerous industry summits, including the

Banking Industry Summit, with accumulated attendance nearing twenty thousand

individuals. Its membership spans various industries, including finance, manufacturing, retail, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and consumer electronics (3C),

encompassing leading enterprises in each sector.

Speakers

Angela Chung

Head of International Business Development (APJ-China)

Amazon Web Services

Angela Chung is a seasoned sales professional known for her strategic approach

and exceptional ability to drive revenue growth in highly competitive markets

across Asia. Angela currently leads the international business development for

APJ and China at AWS based out of Singapore. Angela and her team helped thousands of Chinese customers across different industries to operate and expand

their businesses to APJ and global customers expanding their businesses in China.

Carol Wee

vp of Brand and Strategy Loob Holding

Carol Profile Square \"Carol is the VP of Brand and Strategy at Loob Holding, where

she leads the global marketing, communication, and branding for Tealive, a leading lifestyle tea brand with over 1,000 outlets globally. Carol’s career began as a

Project Manager in Australia. She later transitioned to the role of Regional Marketing at Grab, Southeast Asia’s super app. Following this, she led Marketing at ADA,

a leading data and AI powerhouse in APAC under the Axiata Group, before taking

on the role of Head of Marketing at foodpanda Malaysia.\"

Aditya Tuli

Chief Digital Officer SD Guthrie

Aditya Tuli, 47, has over 22 years of experience in the IT industry. He was appointed

as Chief Digital Officer of SD Guthrie Berhad in August 2019. Before that, he was

Vice President of Technology and Innovation for Malaysia Global Innovation and

Creativity Centre (MaGIC).

He began his career as a Software Analyst and progressed to CTO at InfoBahn in

India, where he led the development of ERP solutions and pioneered an electronic messaging gateway for the London Insurance Market.

Speakers

Han Neng Wong

CTO Charles & Keith

Joshua Xiang

CEO of iStoreAI & Partner of JCP Partner

Joshua is a seasoned tech executive with 30 years of experience in Silicon Valley

and China. He has held tech leadership positions at tech giants like Cisco, Microsoft, and Dell in Silicon Valley, and Global Fortune 500 companies such as Midea

and Suning Group in China. His expertise spans R&D, management, and investment within the software, communications, AI, IoT, and internet industries.

He has served as Chief of Staff and Director of Technology at Microsoft Asia-Pacific

R&D Group, Executive VP and President of Global Research at Suning Group,

Senior VP and CTO of CreditEase, and CTO and VP of IoT at Midea Group.

HAN NENG is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity. With over 15 years in the tech

industry, HAN NENG has established himself as a thought leader and innovator,

particularly within the fashion retail sector.

Currently, HAN NENG leading the Tech Team at a fashion retail company based in

Singapore , where he leverages his expertise to drive digital transformation and

enhance operational efficiencies. His strategic implementation of cloud solutions

has enabled scalable, flexible, and cost-effective IT infrastructures that support

the dynamic needs of the fashion industry.

HAN NENG’s proficiency in AI has transformed various aspects of fashion retail,

from personalized customer experiences to predictive analytics for inventory

management. By integrating AI-driven technologies, he has helped his organization stay ahead of market trends and consumer demands, ensuring a competitive

edge in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Speakers

I have total 22 years of regional IT management experience with Panasonic Asia

Pte. Ltd. covering APAC, providing shared services and innovative IT solution to 63

companies in APAC. My role requires me to formulate regional effective and agile

IT strategies to support business growth in emerging, developed, and advanced

markets. 20 years in Panasonic equips me with wide ranging domain experiences

in Enterprise Infrastructure, Enterprise Security, Enterprise Integration, Business

Insights, Procurement, Logistic, HR, Accounting as well as Legal.

Leveraging 14 years of global technology and product development experience in

Omron Management Center of Asia Pacific prior to joining Panasonic, I constantly

look ahead for game changing technologies to develop new IT solution to bring

strategic and operational benefits to the business divisions.

In my current role of APAC CISO & CPO, I am driving necessary security transformation to enable and accelerate Panasonic DX strategies for APAC companies’ business and operation transformation.

Mr Leon is currently the Executive Director and Group Chief Strategy Officer of

Solarvest Holdings Berhad (“Solarvest”), Malaysia’s largest clean energy company

with over 1.3GW track record. Prior to joining Solarvest in year 2021, Mr. Leon has

over 12 years of experience in the energy sectors. Mr Leon brings strong strategy,

business advisory expertise and holistic experience from the energy industry, covering power generation, transmission, distribution, retail and policy setting from

both private players and regulatory bodies perspective.

Speakers

Leon Chee Ing Liew

Executive Director & CSO Solarvest

Justin Ong

CISO &CPO Panasonic APAC

Speakers

Mahadhir is a prominent veteran of visionary and strategic national initiatives.

He is a strong advocate for digital transformation and social digital inclusion,

and often shares his insights and thoughts on digital economy at various

speaking engagements including CNN, the Smart City Expo World Congress, UN

Habitat World Urban Forum and Mobile World Congress, and in columns on

The Edge and The Malaysian Reserve.

He spent the past 20 years developing strategies and implementing industry-changing initiatives such as the Malaysia Digital (MD) - bringing impact to

the digital ecosystem, the National Regulatory Sandbox (NRS) and Cyberjaya

Global Tech Hub. He also serves a board member of JLG and various state digital economy councils.

Leong Weng Choong is the Chief Executive Officer of Credit Bureau Malaysia

Sdn Bhd (CBM), a prominent credit reporting agency registered under the

Credit Reporting Agencies Act 2010. With over 20 years of experience in the

financial services industry, particularly in the SME sector, he has cultivated

deep expertise in credit risk management, financial analysis, and corporate

strategy. His leadership is instrumental in driving CBM's core mission of fostering financial inclusion and enabling responsible lending practices in the

Malaysian economy.

Throughout his career, Leong has been committed to transforming how credit

information is accessed and utilized by businesses and individuals. Under his

leadership, CBM has undergone significant transformations in its data analytics and reporting solutions, ensuring the company remains a trusted partner

for financial institutions, government linked agencies, large corporations,

SMEs and individuals across Malaysia.across Malaysia. His focus on innovation

has strengthened CBM's ability to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Leong Weng Choong

20-Year Banking Veteran and Industry

Ts. Mahadhir Aziz

Former CEO MDEC

Speakers

Mark Rozario

Non-Executive Director of PETRONAS Co-Chairman of ADIE

A versatile CEO with unique experience of leading a Government Statutory Body,

Malaysian Listed Conglomerates and MNC’s. Excellent inter-personal skills and a

strong network amongst both the Government and Corporate sectors, combined

with a high level of professional integrity, has enabled Mark to deliver in these

diverse environments.

Mark was the CEO of General Electric (GE) Malaysia from 2017 until Feb 2020 where

he oversaw the overall business operations across GE Malaysia’s portfolio (with

revenues exceeding U$1 billion and over 2,300 employees) and was responsible

for leading the execution and development of the company’s long term strategy in

Malaysia. During his tenure, GE expanded its footprint in Malaysia with additional

investments in its Aviation and IT infrastructure. Before joining GE, he served as

the CEO of Agensi Inovasi Malaysia (AIM), a government statutory body chaired by

the Prime Minister of Malaysia to implement a national innovation strategy. During

this period he was also appointed to the Global Science and Innovation Advisory

Council. In his roles at GE and AIM, he was passionate about how innovation and

IR 4.0 technologies could be used to help drive both the government and corporate sectors. These skills would be particularly relevant now and augur well to

help face the post-Covid future.

Matthijs van Leeuwen

Chief Innovation Officer Sunway Group

Matt is the Chief Innovation Officer at Sunway Group and CEO of Sunway iLabs, a

dynamic innovation ecosystem jointly developed by Sunway Group, one of Southeast Asia’s leading conglomerates, and Sunway University. Sunway iLabs supports

entrepreneurs at every stage, fostering innovation and commercialisation across

diverse industries.

Before joining Sunway, Matt was a commercialisation specialist at PlaTCOM Ventures, a subsidiary of the National Innovation Agency of Malaysia. His entrepreneurial journey spans three start-ups he co-founded in the UK, Singapore, and

Malaysia, giving him hands-on experience in the global start-up landscape.

Mohd Rezal bin Zakaria is an accomplished IT professional with over two decades of experience, bringing

deep expertise across diverse sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and

government-linked organizations. He has a proven track record in IT infrastructure management, project

leadership, and driving digital transformation. Notable achievements include leading multiple

large-scale data centre relocations without service disruptions and spearheading disaster recovery

initiatives that met stringent internal and external audit standards. He is a forward-thinking professional who is passionate about leveraging technology for organizational growth and efficiency.

Mohd Rezal excels in developing and executing strategic IT roadmaps, aligning technology solutions with

business goals, and implementing advanced systems such as cloud computing and automation. He has

also been instrumental in driving IT strategies, system development, and implementing cutting-edge

technologies. His leadership encompasses overseeing IT operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks like BNM RMIT, and managing complex, mission-critical projects.

A certified professional in various domains including risk management, IT architecture, and business

continuity, he is adept at leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships to deliver

results that enhance operational resilience and drive innovation, striving for digital advancement and

sustainable growth.

Speakers

Hj. Mohd Rezal bin Hj

Head of IT and Operations FIS Group

Ts Mohd Zabri Adil Bin Talib has been pivotal in advancing CyberSecurity Malaysia's

strategic direction, emphasizing technological innovation and digital security resilience. He leads 4 technical departments, Digital Forensics, Malaysia Computer

Emergency Response Team (MyCERT), Cyber999 and Secure Technology Services.

Committed to developing adaptive technologies, his leadership focuses on human

performance, AI, proactive risk management, continuous innovation, and team empowerment. He holds a Bachelor in Computer Science (2001) and an MBA (2018),

and is a PhD candidate in vehicle forensics. With over 19 years in digital forensics,

he has supported various Malaysian law enforcement agencies and handled e-discovery for civil cases. He has testified in the High Court and other courts on

high-profile cases such as the Altantuya Murder, VK Lingam Tape, Missing Flight

MH370, and the Lahad Datu Invasion.

Ts. Mohd Zabri Adil Bin Talib

Head of Division Responsive Technology and Services

CyberSecurity Malaysia

Peter Lee brings a wealth of expertise in Big Data, strategic marketing, analytics, open payment systems,

Loyalty 2.0, and customer ecosystems. He has successfully led numerous company-wide transformation

initiatives throughout his career. Since joining PLUS in 2018 as the Head of Customer Ecosystem,

Payment, and Big Data, Peter has been instrumental in driving innovation through the development of

Big Data and cashless payment platforms, reinventing loyalty programs, and establishing a comprehensive ecosystem framework. Prior to PLUS, he spearheaded strategic business development efforts,

including Big Data monetization, customer strategy formulation, and business consulting, across industries such as telecommunications, banking, resources, and media. His extensive experience spans multiple sectors, positioning him as a leader in leveraging data and customer-centric strategies for business

growth.

Dr. Peter Leong

CISO MyCIO Services

Dr. Peter has 30yrs+ of work knowledge/experience. He started his career in

Bank&Fin, mainly in Shared Serv, Fin Serv, Software, Oil&Gas, FMCG, Automotive &

Mfg in GLC, MNC & Reg/Global IT/CTO/CISO roles

He's in Senior Mgmt team since 2010, with broad knowledge in IT Ops, Data Center/System/Enterprise Ops & Apps (Banking/Cards/SAP/Trading) & Infrastructure

including DC Migration/Relocation/ Consolidation, Disaster Recovery, Biz Continuity, Security/Risk, Governance/Policy/Compliance/Audit, SDLC, SLA, SoW,

Vendor & Senior Stakeholders Mgmt.

Speakers

Peter Lee

Head of Customer Ecosystem Payment & Big Data

PLUS Bhd

Rajeshwari Kanesin

the Regional Head of APAC ApoQlar Medical

Rajeshwari Kanesin, PMP, is a dynamic leader in healthcare innovation and technology, currently serving as the Regional Head of APAC at apoQlar medical. With

over 15 years of experience, Rajeshwari has established herself as an expert in

driving transformative solutions at the intersection of healthcare, 5G, and advanced digital technologies. She holds a Master's degree in Healthcare Analytics,

which strengthens her capability to lead data-driven initiatives that enhance

healthcare delivery. Under her leadership, apoQlar is spearheading the adoption

of HoloMedicine ® —an advanced mixed-reality platform that allows healthcare

providers to collaborate in real time using 3D holographic visualizations of medical data.

Speakers

Sachin Suresh

Business Head -Babyshop(South East Asia)

Landmark Group

Sachin Sureshis the head of business for brand Babyshop of the Landmark Group.

He is responsible for developing & executing the brand strategy in the SEA region

with a focus on market expansion, driving market led product strategy & delivering the P&L for the business unit. He has been in the SEA region for over 2 years

(majorly servicing Indonesia & Malaysia market). Prior to this, he was based out

of Dubai working in a business advisory role to the CEO of Babyshop.

Pre-Landmark Group, he was heading analytics engagements for Mu Sigma solving

business problems for clients such as Coca Cola and Johnson & Johnson primarily providing business consulting on areas of revenue growth management, Go to

Market Strategy, Shopper Marketing among others.

He is an MBA graduate from the Indian School of Business where he majored in

Strategy &Leadership. He is passionate about building high performing teams to

solve complex business problems in today’s fast changing digital first world. In

his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing outdoor sports & providing career counselling to young graduates.

Vighnes Kanagaraj

Founder and Transformation Consultant

Sensei Consulting Solution PLT

Vighnes Kanagaraj is the Founder and Transformation Consultant for Sensei Consulting Solution PLT,

recognized as a distinguished Digital Transformation and Lean Six Sigma Consultant with an extensive

background working with multinational companies across Malaysia and the Asia Pacific region. Vighnes

holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and an MBA from the University of Malaya, along with prestigious

certifications as a Lean Six Sigma Master Belt and HRDC Certified Trainer.

With over 25 years of hands-on industry experience, Vighnes specializes in Continuous Improvement

methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma Management and Lean Digitalization (Lean DX). His expertise

spans Change Management, Operations Management, Quality Assurance, and Good Practices (GMP, GLP,

GDP) and digital transformation. Additionally, he is highly skilled in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, and Business Transformation.

Throughout his career, Vighnes has held key leadership roles at prominent organizations such as Pharmaniaga Berhad, GlaxoSmithKline, Maersk Line, Momentive (formerly GE Silicones), and Alstom Power

(now GE Power). His consulting and training engagements have reached notable Malaysian public listed

pharmaceutical companies and an Indonesian shipping company in Surabaya. He has also been a

sought-after speaker at Manufacturing Excellence & Digitalization events across Malaysia, Thailand,

Singapore, and the United States.

Speakers

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Business API. Our mission is to provide a secure, adaptable

platform that empowers companies worldwide to connect

deeply and efficiently with their customers.

From small startups to multinational enterprises, Sobot believes that every business should have access to innovative

customer experience tools. Serving over 10,000 brands across

diverse industries in 18+ languages, our clients include renowned names such as Samsung, OPPO, Philips, Tineco, DFS,

Renogy, Weee!, Michael Kors, J&T, Air Liquide, OPay, Mico, and

Lilith Games.

Brief Introduction to Sponsors

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Brief Introduction to Sponsors

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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Brief Introduction to Sponsors

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Brief Introduction to Sponsors

CONTACT US

Producer/Business Cooperation

Joy Xu

+86 188-6881-5163

joy.xu@dotconnector.com.cn

Strategy/Content Cooperation

Ryan Yang

+86 156-1858-7198

ryan.yang@dotconnector.com.cn